Licorice Root Powder

Licorice Root Powder from Old Town Spice Shop is a finely milled sweet root with a distinctive anise-like flavor. Its natural sweetness comes from glycyrrhizin, a compound roughly 50 times sweeter than sugar, making it a popular addition to confections, teas, and liqueurs.

At a glance

• Type: Ground licorice root
• Maker: Old Town Spice Shop
• Botanical: Glycyrrhiza glabra
• Flavor: Sweet, earthy, anise-like
• Note: Naturally very sweet from glycyrrhizin

Best for

• Baked confections and candies
• Herbal teas and tisanes
• Liqueurs and craft sodas
• Ice cream and dessert flavoring
• Homemade spice and tea blends
• Gifts for home bakers and brewers

How to use

Add small amounts to batters, teas, and syrups, as its sweetness is intense. Note: those with anemia or high blood pressure, or who are pregnant, should consult a doctor before use.

Flavor profile

Distinctly sweet and earthy with a pronounced anise character.

About Old Town Spice Shop

Old Town Spice Shop blends seasonings, herbs, and botanicals for everyday cooks and home brewers.